Definition: The Christmas Mistletoe plant family of the order Santalales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. They are parasitic primarily on coniferous trees forming a drooping evergreen bush of leathery leaves on tree branches. The berries are sticky and toxic.
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ExamplesPhoradendron; Viscum
Other names Korthalsellas; Arceuthobiums; Korthalsella; Arceuthobium